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April 2024
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National Youth Sports Safety Month |
Game-changing strategies you can use to keep young athletes from getting injured. Sports | Safekids |
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National Distracted Driving Awareness Month |
Focusing on the road and the task of driving is priority one when behind the wheel. Buckle Up Phone Down every trip, every time, everyone! Distracted Driving | Missouri Department of Transportation |
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National Window Safety Week |
To prevent falls and injuries, move chairs and other furniture away from windows. Find more tips at A Window to Safety | Safekids |
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National Walking Day |
On National Walking Day, here’s a good reminder for everyone! Walking Safely Tips | Safekids |
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Playground Safety Week |
It’s Playground Safety Week! The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends playgrounds with surfaces that are made of wood chips, mulch, sand, or pea gravel (12 or more inches deep), or mats made of safety-tested rubber or rubber-like material. Playground Safety Tips | Safekids |
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day |
Take Back Day is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, April 27, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: Takeback Day | DEA.gov. |
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March 2024
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Daylight Savings Begins (Spring Forward Smoke Alarms) |
While setting your clocks for daylight saving time, test your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly. Fire Safety | Safe Kids Worldwide |
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National Sleep Awareness Week |
It’s Sleep Awareness Week. Check out the Safe Infant Sleep Checklist: Safe Infant Sleep Checklist | Safe Kids Worldwide |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
Everyday products such as vitamins, ointments, and eye drops may not be prescribed medication, but they can be just as harmful if they get into kids' hands. Remember to take extra care to store these items at home safely. Poison Prevention Tips | Safe Kids Worldwide |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
Today is the first day of National Poison Prevention Week! When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you 24/7. Poison Centers are open 24/7/365 with fast, free, confidential, and expert advice for questions and emergencies! 1-800-222-1222. |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
Keeping track of medications and refills is a lot of work! Poison Help is here for you when you have questions or concerns if: |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
A concerned friend is a good friend. If you aren’t sure what substance your friend has taken, if they may have taken too much, or are concerned, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222. Poison Help is here for you and your friend 24/7 with confidential, nonjudgmental, and free expert advice. |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
What are you doing right now? Take less than a minute and save the Poison Help line, 1-800-222-1222, on your phone. You never know when you’ll need it. |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
Curious kids can get into…well, everything. That’s why you can ask Poison Centers anything! When your child is curious, Poison Help is here for you 24/7. There is no judgment, just fast, free, confidential, and expert advice. Save this number when they’re little and use it for a lifetime: 1-800-222-1222. |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
Did you know Poison Centers offer free, expert advice on a variety of topics? Call Poison Help with questions about medications, cleaning products, insect bites, food poisoning, and liquid nicotine, to name a few! When the unexpected happens, Poison Help is here for you 24/7. 1-800-222-1222. |
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National Poison Prevention Week |
Remember, Poison Help is here for you 24/7 when the unexpected happens. Don’t forget to save the Poison Help line: 1-800-222-1222. Learn more about their services and ways to keep your loved ones safe at Home - Missouri Poison Center. |
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National Cleaning Week |
Spring cleaning? Remember to store your cleaning supplies safely out of sight and out of reach of children. Learn more: Poison | Safe Kids Worldwide |
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February 2024
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National Burn Awareness Week February 4-10, 2024 |
Kids can sometimes be burned by hot liquids, steam or electrical appliances. Just being aware of the danger is a great first step to avoiding it. Learn more and get tips to keep your kids safe from scalds and burns. https://www.safekids.org/tip/burns-and-scalds-prevention-tips |
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National TV Safety Day February 10, 2024 |
For parents and caregivers, anchoring furniture and TVs is just as important as using the right car seat and keeping medications up and way. Use anti-tip kits to secure items to the wall, which will keep them upright if a child climbs or pulls on them. For more tips on how to prevent tip-overs go to: https://www.anchorit.gov/ |  |
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January 2024
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National Bath Safety Month |
Keep your child’s bath time trouble-free with these water safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/watersafety |  |
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Carbon Monoxide Safety |
With the lower temperatures, families are using furnaces, heaters, and other devices that increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. This guide has all you need to know about carbon monoxide safety: https://www.safekids.org/tip/carbon-monoxide |  |
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Fire Safety (Family fire escape plans) |
Use these tips and download our fire plan template to create and practice a fire escape plan with your family: https://www.safekids.org/tip/fire-safety-tips |  |
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National Passenger Safety Week January 21-27, 2024 |
Learn the proper way to secure your child’s car seat. See more tips and car seat safety videos on the Ultimate Car Seat Guide: https://ucsg.safekids.org/ |  |
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